Minnesota’s Economic News – W/E 12/4/20
Economic growth
Duluth News Tribune: Our View: Heed hospitality industry’s screams for help
Duluth News Tribune: Pandemic continues to challenge Minnesota businesses
Mankato Free Press: Manufacturers’ optimism lower, fear of recession higher
Star News: Stormy weather: Annual survey shows COVID-19 still very much on manufacturers’ minds
Star Tribune: Small business needs state help right now
La Crosse Tribune: Midwest Economy: November state-by-state glance
Star Tribune: Manufacturing growth slows but is still robust in Minnesota
KTOE: State economist says MN recovery “critically dependent” on path of pandemic
State and local taxes and spending
KNSI: $1 million in grants available for Minnesota tourism organizations hurt by pandemic
KAAL TV: Walz announces over $1 million in grants for Minnesota tourism industry
Star Tribune: Gov. Tim Walz, lawmakers aim for pandemic relief for businesses
KEYC: Walz, House Republican Caucus introduce coronavirus relief packages
KIMT3: Walz announces $1 million boost for Minnesota tourism
Bring Me the News: Gov. Walz announces $1M in grants to boost Minnesota tourism
Brainerd Dispatch: Gov. Tim Walz announces immediate relief for Minnesota tourism industry
Duluth News Tribune: Other View: Do more to buoy Minnesota businesses
Star Tribune: Minneapolis wants state to make its U.S. Bank Stadium payment next year
Minn Post: Minnesota’s budget forecast projects $641 million surplus
Pioneer Press: Minnesota’s economy recovering faster than expected from impact of pandemic, but uncertainty on horizon
Duluth News Tribune: Minnesota budget officials project $641 million surplus, a significant swing from earlier estimates
MPR News: Minnesota short-term budget picture brightens; long-term deficit remains
Economic development
Duluth News Tribune: Energy Expert’s View: Anti-energy extremists litigating us into environmental catastrophe
Inforum: A Minnesota town is offering no-cost lots and incentives to attract new residents
Star Tribune: Construction on Enbridge pipeline begins as new lawsuit filed to delay $2.6B project
Duluth News Tribune: Pipeline workers trek to northwest Minnesota following Enbridge approval
Bemidji Pioneer: Letter to the Editor: Let’s put Minnesota to work
Labor market
KROC: Rochester Area Labor Force Has Shrunk by Over 4500 Workers
Twin Cities Business: DEED Touts 30 Jobs Most In Demand During Covid-19
KROC: Minnesota May Not Recover Lost Jobs For Two Years – Or Longer
Star Tribune: New jobless claims in Minnesota spike amid renewed restrictions
Agriculture
Finance & Commerce: Ag, forestry ‘integral’ to Minnesota
Trade
Red Lake Nation News: Minnesota Exports Down 14% in Third Quarter
John Phelan is an economist at the Center of the American Experiment.